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The manager of several related departments brings the team together to inform them that they will all be cross training to other units for the purpose of increasing productivity. What form of leadership does this manager demonstrate?

transactional

what are the 3 levels of leadership action in task level

understanding scope understanding schedule measuring success

what is trait theory leadership

leadership ability is something you wre born with personality based

what is contingency theory of leadership

needs by individual level include coaching, counseling, and developing Discipline needs are met in a group, not individually. Team-building needs are met within the group level and not individually

what is a Laissez-faire leader like

nondirectional and is appropriate when problems are poorly defined and brainstorming is needed to find alternate solutions.

A nurse leader is having a discussion with a team member about changes that will be made on the unit. Which statement by the team member demonstrates the greatest problem for the leader?

"I don't think you heard what the rest of us had to say."

A staff nurse informs the nurse manager that the nurse would like to gain broader experience in other departments of the acute care facility. What response by the nurse manager demonstrates effective leadership?

"Would you be willing to help on another unit? They need a shift leader for a couple weeks."

what are the 3 levels of leadership action in individual level

coaching counseling developing

what is critical thinking

process of making meaning of information through evaluation and judgement

A nurse manager is making a decision based on a problem with a staff member. What would be the optimal end product of the decision?

A chosen course of action

A nurse manager must make an important decision regarding a staff member's continued employment on the unit. In order to avoid the pitfalls involved in decision-making, what should the nurse manager do?

Choose a decision-making style that will best fit the situation.

A staff nurse is having difficulty with problem solving in patient care and the nurse manager is counseling the nurse. What suggestions by the nurse manager may assist the staff nurse in improving problem solving skills? (Select all that apply.)

Systematize data collection Override bias Slow down thinking

An experienced nurse using contingency theory is orienting a new graduate to the unit. What needs will the nurse meet with the new graduate using this theory? (Select all that apply.)

Developing Counseling Coaching

what is a transformational leader like

focuses on vision and empowering others, including obtaining their input. With contingency theory, the situation should determine the directives after allowing everyone to know the problem empowering

A nurse educator in a college setting has developed leadership skills as a result of attaining further education and sharing positive change within the department. What transformational leadership characteristic is this nurse educator demonstrating?

Empowering others

A nurse leader is considering using transformational leadership. What information would the nurse leader need to keep in mind?

Empowerment of both the leader and follower occurs.

A nursing instructor is discussing ways to improve critical thinking during a clinical rotation with a student. The student asks the nurse what critical thinking is. What is the best response by the nursing instructor?

It requires reasoning and creative analysis

A nurse exhibits leadership traits associated with the role of nurse leader. What activities demonstrated by the nurse would demonstrate these leadership traits? (Select all that apply.)

Mentoring two new managers Establishing goals for the coming year Providing feedback about job performance Providing a motivational speech at the new employee orientation Advocating for an employee regarding personnel policies

A nurse on the acute care unit demonstrates the positive traits of a good leader when working with new employees. What trait does the nurse manager cite when performing the nurse's evaluation?

Role modeling

A nurse educator determines that the present classroom environment is ineffective in promoting critical thinking. What methods could the educator employ in the classroom to improve critical thinking? (Select all that apply.)

Simulation, Problem-based learning exercises, Case studies

A nurse has a difficult decision to make regarding patient care. What should the nurse due to influence a positive outcome? (Select all that apply.)

Slow down the thinking process Identify a number of different options Gather data and input from a variety of sources., Understand the repercussions of each option.

A nurse in a leadership role is committed to a vision for retention in the medical-surgical unit and is able to empower others with this vision. What form of leadership is this nurse demonstrating?

Transformational

what is a transactional leader like

concerned with the day-to-day operations of the unit and focuses on tasks and getting the work done.

what is transformation theory of leadership

adapt to leadership level mutual exchange between leaders and followers set the vision, strengths and values